Liberia
+77%
more for tertiary-educated employees (2017)
Graduate jobs and salaries in Togo
Updated Data years: 2022 How we use data
Quick answer
In Togo, employees with tertiary education earned a median of F CFA 80,000 a month in 2022 (PPP$ 363) — +54% compared with all employees. Their unemployment rate was 6.9%, against 1.7% for all adults aged 25 and over (2022).
Sources: ILOSTAT (ILO)
- +54%degree premium: tertiary-educated vs all employees (2022)
- F CFA 80,000median monthly pay with tertiary education (2022)
- 6.9%unemployment, tertiary-educated adults 25+ (all adults: 1.7%, 2022)
Do graduates earn more in Togo?
| Education level | Local currency a month | PPP$ a month | vs all employees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than basic education | F CFA 30,000 | 136 | -42% |
| Basic education | F CFA 45,000 | 204 | -14% |
| Intermediate education | F CFA 60,000 | 272 | +15% |
| Advanced (tertiary) education | F CFA 80,000 | 363 | +54% |
| Short-cycle tertiary | F CFA 76,975 | 349 | +48% |
| Bachelor's or equivalent | F CFA 70,000 | 317 | +34% |
| Master's or equivalent | F CFA 250,000 | 1,133 | +380% |
| All levels | F CFA 52,000 | 236 | — |
The degree premium ranks 62 of 128 countries with data. That is below the Sub-Saharan Africa median of +151%.
Earnings over time (PPP$ a month)
Advanced (tertiary) educationAll levels
PPP$ values are in current international dollars, so part of the rise reflects inflation.
Which occupations pay the most in Togo?
Median monthly earnings by occupation group in 2022, from highest to lowest. Examples link to our career profiles.
| Occupation group | Local currency a month | PPP$ a month | vs all employees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professionals Software developer, Web developer, Data scientist, Data analyst | F CFA 94,728 | 429 | +82% |
| Clerical support workers | F CFA 80,000 | 363 | +54% |
| Managers Construction manager, Marketing manager, Project manager, Supply chain manager | F CFA 68,610 | 311 | +32% |
| Technicians and associate professionals IT support technician, Paramedic, Biomedical scientist, Paralegal | F CFA 59,020 | 268 | +14% |
| Craft and related trades workers | F CFA 52,364 | 237 | 0% |
| Plant and machine operators and assemblers | F CFA 50,000 | 227 | -4% |
| Elementary occupations | F CFA 45,000 | 204 | -14% |
| Service and sales workers Police officer | F CFA 40,000 | 181 | -23% |
| Skilled agricultural, forestry and fishery workers | F CFA 20,000 | 91 | -61% |
| All occupations | F CFA 52,000 | 236 | — |
Are graduates less likely to be unemployed in Togo?
| Education level | Adults 25+ | Young people 15–24 |
|---|---|---|
| Basic education | 1.5% | 2.6% |
| Intermediate education | 4.5% | 11.4% |
| Advanced (tertiary) education | 6.9% | — |
| All levels | 1.7% | 3.4% |
Unemployment among tertiary-educated adults is the 93 lowest of 130 countries with data. The Sub-Saharan Africa median is 8.3%.
Unemployment over time, adults 25+
Advanced (tertiary) educationAll levels
Studying and working in Togo
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Country context
- Population
- 8.6M (2025)
- GDP per person (PPP)
- $4,079 (2025)
- Tertiary enrolment (gross)
- 14.9% (2020)
Questions about graduate jobs in Togo
Do graduates earn more than non-graduates in Togo?
According to the International Labour Organization, employees in Togo with tertiary education earned a median of F CFA 80,000 a month in 2022, compared with F CFA 52,000 for all employees — +54%. The degree premium ranks 62 of 128 countries with data.
What is the unemployment rate for graduates in Togo?
In 2022, the unemployment rate for adults aged 25 and over with tertiary education in Togo was 6.9%, compared with 1.7% for all adults.
Which jobs pay the most in Togo?
The best-paid occupation group in Togo in 2022 was “Professionals”, with median monthly earnings of F CFA 94,728 (PPP$ 429). Professionals, the group that includes most graduate careers, earned a median of F CFA 94,728.
Compare with other countries in Sub-Saharan Africa
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Burundi
+550%
more for tertiary-educated employees (2020) -
Rwanda
+559%
more for tertiary-educated employees (2024) -
Benin
+83%
more for tertiary-educated employees (2022) -
Guinea
+16%
more for tertiary-educated employees (2019) -
Senegal
+212%
more for tertiary-educated employees (2024)
Sources
- ILOSTAT — Median monthly earnings of employees by education — HIES - Living Standards Measurement Survey, 2022
- ILOSTAT — Median monthly earnings of employees by occupation — HIES - Living Standards Measurement Survey, 2022
- ILOSTAT — Unemployment rate by age and education — HIES - Living Standards Measurement Survey, 2022
- World Bank — World Development Indicators — Population, GDP per person (PPP) and tertiary enrolment
How to cite this page: CourseToJob (2026). Togo: graduate salaries, jobs and unemployment. https://coursetojob.com/countries/togo/ (accessed September 26, 2026)